Find out how popular the last name Burkemper is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Burkemper.

Burkemper, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Burkemper surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Burkemper in America

Burkemper is the 42308th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Burkemper surname appeared 513 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Burkemper.

We can also compare 2010 data for Burkemper to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Burkemper

The surname BURKEMPER is believed to have originated in Germany, likely during the Middle Ages. The name itself is thought to be derived from the German words "Burg" meaning "castle" or "fortified town," and "Kemper" which was an occupational surname referring to a soldier or warrior.

The earliest recorded instances of the name BURKEMPER can be traced back to the 14th century in various regions of Germany, particularly in areas around the Rhine River valley. It is possible that the name was initially given to individuals who lived or worked near castles or fortified towns, or to soldiers who served in the defense of such settlements.

One of the earliest known references to the name BURKEMPER can be found in a 1387 document from the city of Cologne, which mentions a certain "Johannes Burkemper" as a landowner in the region. Another early record dates back to 1412, where a "Heinrich Burkemper" is listed as a resident of the town of Mainz.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the BURKEMPER surname began to spread throughout various parts of Europe, as individuals with this name migrated to other regions. One notable figure from this time period was Johann Burkemper (1543-1612), a German theologian and author who wrote several influential works on Protestant theology.

In the 18th century, the name BURKEMPER appeared in records from various German states, such as Prussia and Bavaria. One example is Friedrich Burkemper (1720-1795), a Prussian military officer who served during the Seven Years' War.

As the 19th century progressed, the BURKEMPER surname made its way to other parts of the world, including North America, as German immigrants sought new opportunities. One such individual was Wilhelm Burkemper (1825-1891), a German-born farmer who settled in Wisconsin, United States, in the mid-1800s.

Another notable figure with the BURKEMPER surname was Karl Burkemper (1870-1944), a German artist and painter who was part of the Worpswede artists' colony in northern Germany. His works are displayed in various museums and galleries across Europe.

While the surname BURKEMPER is not among the most common names globally, it has a rich history rooted in the cultural and linguistic traditions of Germany, reflecting the country's medieval past and the occupations and roles of those who bore this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Burkemper

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Burkemper.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Burkemper was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Burkemper has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Burkemper was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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